Diabetes Heart Disease & Other Complications of Diabetes
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Diabetes Complications - Be Aware
This study deals with diabetes heart disease. As a 30 plus year diabetic, I know diabetes is one condition that should be cared for as soon as it is detected, even though in its early junctures it doesn't impair, and everything may show to the patient as ok. However, ignoring it is a mistake, because the blood sugar imbalance can cause a variety of complications, even leading to chronic, crippling and sometimes deadly health conditions. One major cause for worry is adverse effects on our hearts. Poor blood circulation can lead to major heart disease problems as well as a plethora of other health complications.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is an endocrine condition in which the body has trouble metabolizing sugar into energy for the cells. Type one diabetes is generally when the pancreas does not produce insulin, the hormone responsible for proper metabolism. Type two diabetes is generally a resistance of the body to the hormone. In either cases hyperglycemia or high blood sugar levels in the blood may occur.
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Four Conditions Which Could Develop Heart Disease in Diabetics
Diabetes Heart Disease
One of the major reasons for concern among diabetes is the effects of diabetes on the heart. Below are four major things in which to watch out:
1. Blood fats
2. High Blood Pressure
3. Obesity
4. Sugar levels in the blood.
One major cause for concern is adverse effects on our hearts. Our unstable blood sugar levels can cause poor circulation-a big step on the road to heart problems. Here are some things to watch for.
Blood fats
Cholesterol and triglycerides, or blood fats , also need to be kept lower in diabetics. It is a medical fact that cholesterol levels have a direct bearing on heart health.
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Hypertension
Diabetes often has a direct link high blood pressure, or hypertension. In fact, most doctors want the diabetic's blood pressure to be even lower than other people. My doctor set my goal at 110/60. I seldom made this goal, but I do keep to around 120 on the upper number. High blood pressure can also affect the kidneys.
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Hypertension Help
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Blood sugar
Blood sugar levels need regular monitoring too, as consistently high levels damage blood vessels and can lead to heart and circulation difficulties. I check my sugar 4-6 times a day. This may be the best thing you can do for your diabetes!
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The Warning Signs of Pre-diabetes
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Weight level:
There is a direct link between diabetes and obesity. Weight level (high body mass index or BMI) stresses the heart and often leads to disease. For chunky people like me this is a life long battle. Those diabetics on insulin often have a more difficult time loosing weight!
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Links and Resources from the Web - Diabetes Heart Disease
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- Diabetes and the Heart
- This is the most recent article I am featuring on htp://KnowingDiabetes.com. It deals with the relationship between diabetes and heart disease. Most people who die of diabetes, die of complications such as heart disease. Many factors relate to heart disease (read more)...
- Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke - All About Diabetes - American Diabetes Association
- Did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke? Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative of the American Diabetes Association and the American Col
- Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke
- Provides comprehensive information in a generously illustrated, easy-to-read format for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- What You Should Know About Diabetes and Heart Disease
- What You Should Know About Diabetes and Heart Disease
How do you control a disease when a third of the people who have it,don't even know it? That is the case with diabetes related in this article! - Diabetes and Heart Disease -- familydoctor.org
- Diabetes and Heart Disease -- familydoctor.org
Information about heart disease for people who have diabetes from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Relationship between diabetes and heart health explained!
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Squidoo Lens:
- Foods to Eat for High Cholesterol
- DIABETIC-4-LIFE
- Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
- Menu for Low Fat Diet
- What Is Diabetes?
Hub Pages:
- HOW CAN I HAVE BOTH DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE? ISN'T ONE ENOUGH!
- Diabetes Control and Prevention - Preventing the Onset of Diabetes
- Diabetes Organizations and Resources
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Other relavent links for the diabetic!
- Spiritual Fasting With Diabetes
- 8 Ways to Fight Diabetic Foot Pain
- Foods For Diabetics - They Are Vastly Improving
- 4 Factors That Trigger Type 2 Diabetes
- Medications For Type 2 Diabetics
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Rejie
Dec 24, 2011 @ 2:33 am | delete
- thank you for the good information and recommendation! :) this will benefit all the persons who will read this post! :D
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KokoTravel
Feb 15, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
- Keep your blood sugar under control to keep the ramifications of diabetes at bay.
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Dec 4, 2010 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- My grandpa died of heart failure a year ago. He was diabetic and already sick but he was taking that drug Avandia, that I'm pretty sure played a role in his heart's deterioration.
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jjooo
Dec 4, 2010 @ 3:57 am | delete
- Very important information i found for your lens. I think this is very useful stuff for all and all need to read this.
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LizMac60 Nov 5, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
- Lots of good help and advice but remember, when you're a christian staying alive is not the most important thing!!
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